Follow the Leader

AUTHOR(S)

Johnson, Gary

PUB. DATE

August 2004

SOURCE

Fire Chief;Aug2004, Vol. 48 Issue 8, p136

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on the succession planning at fire departments in the U.S. Component in the establishment of a leadership-centered organization; Development of leadership and management skills; Response to the complaints about the lack of professional recognition.

ACCESSION #

14195222

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